Please be sure to fill out this form completely. This file will not save if you let it sit too long; complete it in one sitting. If you have questions please contact Sue Lyford at sue@villagecreek.net, or at 563-535-7320.

This application is for those 16 years and older (by the summer of 2015) who wish to work 6 or more weeks.  If you are under 16 or wish to volunteer, please contact Sue Lyford at sue@villagecreek.net.

Please refer to "Positions Available for Summer Staff" in the Staff Information sheet. Indicate your top three choices for where you would like to serve at VCBC.

Some positions are required to work the full summer. All other staff must indicate the term they are available. Staff Training is Friday, May 26-Saturday June 3, 2017, and is required for all summer staff (who are not still actively in school). We encourage first year staff who are still in high school to apply for half of the summer.

Please note that in most circumstances you must work a minimum of 6 weeks to receive pay from Village Creek Bible Camp.  If you wish to work less than 6 weeks, we would love to have you volunteer.  Please contact Sue Lyford at sue@villagecreek.net with any questions.

HIGH SCHOOL APPLICANTS: Senior High Camp is June 25-July 1, 2017. Please indicate whether you would like to attend or work. A limited number of high school staff are needed this week, therefore this is not guaranteed.

If you are hired for the 2017 Summer Staff and you work 10 weeks or more you may receive a bonus at the end of the summer when you fulfill your contract agreement.    

PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT (state most recent first)

Summer Staff are required to teach and/or assist in Instruction Hours. Please use the following to indicate your abilities and interests:

We are compelled to ask the next questions in order to protect the children and youth in our ministry. Answering yes will not automatically disqualify you from working with children or youth. If you prefer, you may discuss your answer directly with the Camp Director.

In making an effort to present a consistent message to our campers and guests, we ask you to thoroughly answer the following questions:

What do you believe the Bible teaches about the following areas? Give Scriptural support for your answer and indicate what you practice:

Please give each of your references the website link to the 2015 Staff Reference Form located on www.villagecreek.net. All three* references must be returned before your application can be processed. Please do not use relatives or roommates. *If you have worked at Village Creek Bible Camp before, only one reference is necessary.

REFERENCE #1

REFERENCE #2

REFERENCE #3

For the protection of Village Creek Bible Camp, for your protection, and for the safety of our children and youth, we request that you carefully read and sign the following:

PART ONE: (If under 18, to be completed by parent or guardian)

I hereby give permission for the applicant to participate in all activities at Village Creek Bible Camp, including, horse-back riding, high ropes challenge course, canoe trips, rock climbing trips, paintball, and all other sanctioned camper/staff activities.

PART TWO:

I grant permission for the Directors at Village Creek Bible Camp to conduct a background check of my record and references.
I hereby release and hold harmless from all liability all persons, organizations, and other entities that provide references or information to Village Creek Bible Camp with regard to my background, fitness and character, provided they do so in good faith and without malice.
I hereby hold harmless from liability Village Creek Bible Camp staff, board, employees and volunteers with regard to any decision that is made regarding my application. Should my application be accepted, I agree to be bound by the By-laws, policies, and Statement of Faith of this camp. Further, I agree to refrain from unscripted conduct in the performance of my services, public or private, on behalf of this camp.
I hereby affirm and acknowledge, by signing below, that all of the information provided and all of my answers to the foregoing questions are true and complete, and that any misrepresentation or omission may be grounds for rejection or, if later employed, dismissal.

PART THREE:

Conditions of Application
1. Staff are expected to subscribe to the camp’s doctrinal statement (this can be found at www.villagecreek.net).
2. Staff are expected to conform willingly to the timetable throughout the day. Punctuality and cooperation are essential for the well being of the camp and for personal discipline.
3. Staff are expected to maintain a clean and neat appearance. Moderation and modesty are required at all times regardless of the prevailing fashions in a permissive society.
4. Staff may not wear jewelry in any body piercing on or off camp property, however women may wear earrings. Staff may not obtain body piercings or tattoos while an employee of Village Creek Bible Camp.
5. The use of all forms of alcoholic beverages, tobacco, and recreational drugs is not allowed while an employee of Village Creek Bible Camp.
6. Staff are not permitted to bring firearms to camp.
7. Additional rules and guidelines will be in effect during employment at Village Creek. These are fully explained and presented in the Staff Manual which each staff member will receive in their contract packet and is available to review on the website.

Application Agreement (to be signed by all applicants)
I fully understand and agree to the Conditions of Application. I will accept the decisions of the Directors in all matters pertaining to the time of employment and will submit to the disciplines of Village Creek Bible Camp.

By selecting the "Yes, I agree" button below, I am signing my name electronically.